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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.18, 13,012.73 and 2,101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.18, 13,012.73 and 2,101.34 is: 3,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.18 : 13,012.73 = 2,101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.18/13,012.73 = 2,101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.18x = 13,012.73 × 2,101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.18x = 27,344,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344,194.05/8,675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.00

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